Nowadays first person shooter is one of the most popular and extensive game genres. There are plenty of games, which offer great multiplayer gameplay. Have you ever heard of Counter Strike (CS)? Of course, you have. This is the predecessor of most famous multiplayer shooter games. Even nowadays it is still very popular among gamers. Counter Strike 1.6 0 is one of the latest versions of this game. It is 100% free and portable. It offers a great variety of weapons, characters, maps and game modes.

Gameplay

The main concept behind Counter Strike is that there are two teams, which fight against each other. There are terrorists and counter-terrorists (CT). There are two purposes depending on the chosen map. Some maps require that counter terrorists rescue several hostages. However there are battlefields, where terrorists have to plant a bomb within the CT base. In order to start a game, you need to go to Find Servers and choose a server from the very comprehensive list. During our tests we could choose among 148 different servers. Besides just joining the game of others, you can create your own server as well. In case you need some training, you can always add bots, which control the rest of your teammates and rivals. However what makes Counter Strike one of the best shooter games of all times is its multiplayer and the fierce battle that you can enjoy.

Graphics

Considering that there are lots of multiplayer shooter games out there, which look very realistic, Counter Strike offers out-of-date graphics. However keep in mind that the game was initially released back in 1999. For its time it looked and felt amazing. Despite all that, Counter Strike offers two teams, which look completely different. Details make the difference between the two teams. Each team includes several characters, which you can choose among. Besides just picking out a character, you can adjust your Counter Strike the way you want. For instance, you are able to change the player nickname, a Spraypaint image and your crosshair. Changing control keys is possible as well as adjusting your mouse settings. You can change the Video and Audio settings as well. In addition, there are tons of tiny adjustment options, which are available through the console. However since they include typing commands, it is not appropriate for newbies.

Sound

The lack of available music feature was always the biggest disadvantage of Counter Strike. At the other hand, you can focus on killing your enemies. Regarding the weapon sounds and team communication, CS is just superb. Team commands are extremely useful during tied battles, where everything is about communicating with your teammates. Once the shooting and explosions begin, you will feel like you are in a real battlefield.

Conclusion

Unlike most of the older games, Counter Strike is still played by thousands of players around the world and there are plenty of reasons for that. Its gameplay, features and weapons are just remarkable. It offers unforgettable battles. Actually, there is an entire CS society out there. So please don't waste any more time, but join the world of Counter Strike right away and experience what player have been experiencing for over 15 years.

Minimum system requirements:

• OS - Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, 7, 8
• CPU - 500 MHz
• RAM - 96 MB
• HDD - 1 GB
• Video - 16 MB

Recommended system requirements:

• OS - Windows 98, ME, 2000, NT, XP, Vista, 7, 8
• CPU - 800 MHz
• RAM - 128 MB
• HDD - 1 GB
• Video - 32 MB+